Ross Barkley set to sign new contract at Everton ending Manchester United and Chelsea interest

Ross Barkley is ready to commit his future to Everton (Picture: Reuters)

Ross Barkley will follow Leighton Baines and commit his long-term future to Everton by signing a bumper new deal.

The highly-rated midfielder has been one of the stars of the season for the Blues, turning in a series of eye-catching displays that have made him a contender for a World Cup spot with England this summer.

The 20-year-old has also attracted the attention of Chelsea and Manchester United but Barkley is ready to end any speculation by signing an improved contract to keep him at Goodison Park.

Talks have been going on for some time and the youngster is now ready to commit to a deal that will tie him to Everton until 2018 and earn him a considerable rise on his current £15,000-per-week wages.

Baines ended any talk of a move to United by signing a new contract last week.